Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Umpen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Hunter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 cp. Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shipwright they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Apothecary, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She wears just a black suit. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Isabella grew up listening to her father's many stories. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veit fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 140 gp.